Senior Pricing Analyst

Bupa; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working from home

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst for Government Services in Sydney. You will lead pricing strategies, develop cost models and analyses for defence and government tenders, partnering with bid managers and cross-functional teams to ensure competitive, compliant bids and strong win potential.

The role emphasizes governance, transparency, and robust scenario modelling while aligning pricing with profitability and risk objectives, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce or Finance.
• Proven bid pricing experience with measurable win rates.
• Experience with Defence/ Commonwealth/State government tendering.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes and governance.
• Ability to work cross-functionally under tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant and competitive pricing models for tenders.
• Analyse cost drivers, labour, overheads, margins and risk allowances.
• Collaborate with bid managers, finance, operations, and SMEs to validate assumptions.
• Provide pricing analysis and recommendations to support decisions.
• Maintain governance, documentation and probity standards.
• Support strategy and negotiations with scenario modelling and post-submission clarifications.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Cost modelling

Bid pricing

Tendering

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We're a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we.

We're investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you'll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

The purpose of this job is.

The Senior Pricing Analyst – Government Services is responsible for leading the pricing activities of government bids, supporting the growth of Bupa's Government Services portfolio across Defence, Commonwealth and State Governments. Reporting to the General Manager, Growth – Government Services, the role partners closely with the Bid Manager, bid subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, while owning the development of pricing strategies, cost models and financial analyses for government tenders, contracts and health service programs.

The role ensures bids are commercially robust, competitively positioned and aligned to organisational profitability, risk and growth objectives, while supporting successful contract acquisition and delivery as well as continuously improving pricing capability across the Growth function.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop compliant and competitive pricing models through building of detailed costings aligned to tender requirements, pricing schedules, and government contract structures.
• Analyse cost drivers and commercial risk, including the assessment of labour, overheads, margins, escalation, and risk allowances to ensure sustainable and defensible pricing.
• Collaborate across functions by working closely with bid managers, finance, operations, and SMEs to validate assumptions and ensure pricing reflects the proposed solution.
• Provide pricing analysis, recommendations and commercial insight to support decision making, with final pricing approval remaining with the appropriate delegated authorities.
• Ensure governance and audit readiness through the maintenance of clear documentation of assumptions, approvals, and pricing methodologies to meet internal controls and government probity standards.
• Support commercial strategy and negotiations by providing scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, benchmarking, and post-submission clarifications to strengthen win probability.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Finance or a related field
• Proven extensive experience demonstrating success in bid pricing, including measurable win rates
• Demonstrated experience in Defence, Commonwealth and/or State Government tendering, ideally across health, ICT and/or government services
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, compliance, risk and governance requirements
• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams in developing competitive responses to complex bid requirements within tight timeframes

Why you’ll love it

• A people-first culture that supports your health, happiness, and wellbeing
• Career growth opportunities through ongoing learning and internal pathways
• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including health insurance, tech, fitness, and lifestyle perks
• Flexible working from home arrangements
• A workplace that recognises, rewards, and celebrates your success

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare together.